Senior Psychologist - Charters Towers State High School and Richmond Hill State School, Education
Queensland Department of Education – Townsville QLD
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Psychologist to join our teams at Charters Towers State High School and Richmond Hill State School.
As part of Queensland's Wellbeing Workforce, you will work closely with students and families to provide vital support for mild to moderate mental health concerns.
Collaborating within our student support team, you will help enhance access to wellbeing and mental health services, contributing to a stronger, healthier school community.
Be part of a statewide initiative that ensures every student has access to a wellbeing professional, right where they need it most.
If you're passionate about supporting mental health and making a positive impact in the lives of students, apply now to join our team and help shape the future of student wellbeing
About the Role
The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The wellbeing professionals employed through the Wellbeing Workforce work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance wellbeing and mental health support available to students.
Responsibilities Include:
* Assess psychological requirements and identify appropriate responses and interventions to support the mental health and wellbeing of students and/or undertake individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions requiring specialised psychological practice with students, parents and families.
* Provide advice on diagnoses provided by external professionals and monitor students' progress.
* Administer specialised psycho-educational assessment of students with learning and/or adjustment difficulties including assessments of cognitive, academic, behavioural, emotional, social and adaptive functioning.
* Coordinate or assist in the implementation of specific professional in-service training programs for teachers, parents, schools and other professionals, both within and outside the department, for example - Supporting students' mental health and wellbeing.
* Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
About You
The following traits would be beneficial:
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills to support and develop multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience in providing mental health assessments and interventions to children and adolescents.
* Ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and inter-agency networks.
* Proficiency in developing and maintaining accurate records and reporting systems.
* Experience in responding to critical incidents and emergencies in educational or community settings.
What we can offer you:
* Flexible work options, including the possibility to accrue time off for school holidays.
* Salary packaging
* Ongoing and regular internal supervision
* Primary supervisors for clinical registrars or provisional psychologists
* PD Allowance and internal PD offerings
* Work phone and laptop supplied
* Access to housing and relocation support
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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